Category: Sacrifice
Discipline That Hurts
My daughter is almost a year old, and she’s reached the point of testing limits. She knows what ‘no’ means, but she’ll still look at me and then reach out to grab…
Continue readingWhen Hard is Best
Yesterday I was attempting to change my squirmy daughter out of her soiled diaper (and clothes, let’s be real). She was not having it. There were screams. Tears. Lots of wiggles. She…
Continue readingCatalyst or Crutch?
I thoroughly enjoy taking personality tests. More adequately understanding myself and others is something I deem quite beneficial, especially since I interact with a lot of different types of people on a…
Continue readingJesus and Doctor Who
To say I am a Doctor Who fan is quite the understatement. I have a Tardis sticker on my car as well as a Doctor Who-themed license plate. My house shoes are…
Continue readingALL To Jesus I Surrender?
One of my favorite hymns (and consequently one of the most tear-inducing hymns) is All To Jesus I Surrender. Each time we sing this song, I find myself quite emotional, mostly because…
Continue readingMan of Sorrows
As a whole, we’re not a sorrowful people. There are so many things to give thanks for: our health, our freedom, our jobs, our spouse, our friends, our shelter, our food, our…
Continue readingFirst Century Dedication
When I look at the landscape of modern-day Western Turkey, my eyes are opened to just how difficult the travels of the apostle Paul and other first century brethren were. In my…
Continue readingMake a Joyful Noise
I have been recovering from a sinus infection and bronchitis. I thought that after a week or so of antibiotics and other over the counter drugs that I was doing pretty well.…
Continue readingIt Ends With Me
Isaiah 53 has always been a favorite passage of mine. From the moment I first read it, I was captivated by the description of my Lord. Since my discovery, the text has…
Continue readingGiving What’s There
There are a lot of things about the life of Gideon that makes his story fascinating. His humility, his leadership, the great victory. There’s so much to say about this great man…
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